Research Article
Are Cosmetics Used in Developing Countries Safe? Use and Dermal Irritation of Body Care Products in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia
Table 5
Prohibited ingredients identified due to their health effects among the cosmetics commonly used in Jimma town [
36,
37].
| Products | Prohibited ingredients | Possible health risk |
| All creams and Mag | Sodium methylparabens and propylparabens* | Can have endocrine-disrupting action, breast cancer | Dov, Gly, Fai, and Lux | Linalool | Causes CNS disorder | Dov, Gly, Lux | Limonene | Carcinogenic, it is an irritant and sensitizer | Dov, Fai, Lux, Mag | Disodium EDTA | Contains dangerous levels of ethylene oxide and or dixane, both potent toxins | Top, Bod | Sodium lauryl sulphate | Irritant | Dov, Col, Hol | Triethanolamine (TEA) | Induces nitrosamines, which are potent carcinogens |
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*propylparabens are banned for under 3 children in Denmark.
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